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November 26, 2012

Could We Take a Pill to Cure Bed Bug Infestations?

Brooke Borel, Popular Science


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Can you cure a bed bug infestation just by downing drugs? While the idea has appeal, particularly for people afflicted with nightly bites and for scientists dealing with a pest that is increasingly difficult to kill, the short answer is probably no. But before we get to the long answer, some background.

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